• 611 Neches St., Austin • www.caritasofaustin.org
nonprofit provider of family shelter in Travis County. Other relevant programs include the Angel Tree holiday toy drive, and Back to School supply and clothing drive. • Sample activities: tutoring in shelter, bell ringing, Angel Tree volunteering • Donations accepted: donations through online wish lists, Angel Tree donations, clothing • 4700 Manor Road, Austin • www.doingmostgood.org/vol Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center Sunrise offers pathways to housing for people experiencing homelessness through low-barrier access to wraparound services. The organization has helped more than 4,275 households move into safe, supportive housing and serves more than 8,000 people each year. • Sample activities: sorting donations, assembling hygiene kits, making first aid kits, hanging clothing, serving in the cafe • Donations accepted: monetary and in-kind gifts • 4430 Menchaca Road, Austin • www.sunrisenavigationcenter.org
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Foster Village This nonprofit organization focuses on supporting foster families in the Austin area. • Sample activities: meal delivery, buddy-system
Austin Habitat for Humanity Austin Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building and rehabilitating homes for low- to moderate-income families. It also operates ReStores, which sells donated home goods to fund its mission while providing housing and financial counseling to empower families to achieve homeownership. • Sample activities: constructing new homes, working on home repair projects, volunteering at any ReStore location and donation centers • Donations accepted: gently used or new building supplies, appliances, furniture, home goods, clothes, electronics • 500 W. Ben White Blvd., Austin • www.austinhabitat.org Caritas of Austin Derived from the Latin word meaning love or charity, Caritas of Austin aims to prevent and end homelessness in the Austin area. • Volunteer Opportunities: Serve lunch in the Community Kitchen, assemble and donate care kits, work directly with clients, provide administrative support to staff members, pick up and deliver donations
assistance, shifts at resource center • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 15400 Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs • www.fostervillageaustin.org
The SAFE Alliance SAFE is an Austin-based nonprofit organization that supports survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and sex trafficking in Central Texas. • Sample activities: create hygiene kits, lead an activity with children whose families are in SAFE shelter/ housing, stock shelves in the warehouse, help SAFE coordinate a fundraising event • Donations accepted: monetary, or in-kind gifts at 1515 Grove Blvd., Austin or 4800 Manor Road, Austin • www.safeaustin.org The Salvation Army The Salvation Army has been in Austin since 1889. Best known for its Red Kettles, Family Stores and disaster relief efforts, the organization is also the largest
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